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binding

[bahyn-ding] / ˈbaɪn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
necessary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclusive irrevocable mandatory required
STRONG
essential imperative requisite
WEAK
bounden compulsory counted upon incumbent on indissoluble obligatory unalterable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
optional
STRONG
inessential secondary
WEAK
alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary
ADJECTIVE
confining
Synonyms
STRONG
attached enslaved fastened indentured limiting restraining tied tying
Antonyms
WEAK
alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary
NOUN
cover; something which fastens
Synonyms
STRONG
adhesive belt fastener jacket tie wrapper

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Sue Davies, head of consumer rights at Which?, said the new laws needed to be "sufficiently strong and binding to hold online marketplaces to account".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The platform also supports standard vaccine research tools, including antibody binding tests, immune cell sorting and high-resolution imaging.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries submitted a $12 billion binding, all-cash offer to acquire women’s healthcare company Organon.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The 52-page document is written as if it were a binding judicial opinion, which it is not.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

It was brown, the binding was unraveling slightly, and its etched title was barely visible.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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